Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

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Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that, over time, will cause a number of the small bones in your spine (vertebrae) to fuse. This fusing makes the spine less flexible and may result in a hunched-forward posture. If ribs are affected, it will be difficult to breathe deeply.

Ankylosing spondylitis affects men additional typically than women. Signs and symptoms usually begin in early adulthood. Inflammation can also occur in different elements of your body — most typically, your eyes.There is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis, however treatments will reduce your symptoms and possibly slow progression of the disease.

Early signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis would possibly include pain and stiffness in your lower back and hips, particularly within the morning and once periods of inactivity. Neck pain and fatigue are also common. Over time, symptoms would possibly worsen, improve or stop at irregular intervals.

The areas most commonly affected are:

The joint between the base of your spine and your pelvis

The vertebrae in your lower back

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